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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710.02, 1,064.94 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710.02, 1,064.94 and 277.48 is: 416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710.02 : 1,064.94 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710.02/1,064.94 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710.02x = 1,064.94 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710.02x = 295,499.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,499.55/710.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.18

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